Africa CDC Appeals for Support After Ebola Case in Nigeria

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has called for urgent international support for Nigeria after a confirmed case of Bundibugyo virus disease. This appeal was made by the agency’s Director-General, Dr Jean Kaseya, on his official X account on October 20, 2026, following a discussion with Nigeria’s Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate.

Kaseya praised Pate for his transparency and leadership, stating that early case notification is crucial for saving lives. He urged the international community to provide immediate funding, medical equipment, diagnostic tools, qualified personnel, and enhanced community surveillance to help contain the outbreak.

Kaseya warned against the outbreak spreading to more countries or continuing for another year, emphasizing the need for urgent action to prevent further fatalities. He noted that the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak is the most geographically extensive in history, affecting multiple countries across three African regions, and that Africa CDC had declared the outbreak on May 15, 2026.